About Us
From Our Principal
Welcome to Castlemaine Primary School!
I am honoured to be the leader of such a great school in such a special part of the world. Teachers and education support staff work hand in hand with students and parents to create a dynamic and inspiring learning environment, where the focus is on meeting the needs of every child. Teachers and education support staff are continuously involved in professional learning to ensure the curriculum offered is engaging and based on current research, whilst equal importance is placed on making sure students gain the emotional and social learning opportunities to support strong mental health and wellbeing. All members of our school community proudly model our values of Respectful, Responsible, Learning, and Community, making Castlemaine Primary School a great place to learn and grow.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch to organise a time to look around our great school and discuss all we have to offer.
Kate Ward
Acting Principal
Our People
Alex Scott-Douglas
Visual Arts Specialist Teacher
Kate Ward
Acting Principal
Rachel Daley
Acting Leading Teacher of Disability and Inclusion
Jess Woodman
Classroom Teacher
Juliet Jefferys
English Leader & Classroom Teacher
Megan Butler
Classroom Teacher
Kristie Conn
Classroom Teacher
Sally Alderson
Business Manager
Bree Brown
PE Specialist and Classroom Teacher
Scott Sanders
Performing Arts Specialist Teacher
Lyndal O’Grady
Education Support
Amy Cordy
Classroom Teacher
Katie Kilgour
French Specialist Teacher
Taylar McKnight
Education Support
Jan Hull
Education Support and OHS Leader
Louise McDonald
Classroom Teacher
Katrina Victor-Gordon
Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader & Classroom Teacher
Daniel O'Halloran
Mathematics Leader & Classroom Teacher
OSHClub
OSHClub offers before and after school care services on site each day. The ‘Rise and Shine’ morning program includes a breakfast club, where children gain experience making their own breakfast before tidying up and getting on with some fun games or activities. The ‘Stay and Play’ afternoon program also includes healthy snacks, with a focus on encouraging children to get active and create meaningful friendships through outdoor sports activities and imaginative play. Get in touch for more information.
School Council
School Council consists of the principal, leading teacher, and the parents or carers of students at Castlemaine Primary School. Parents and carers are elected to council by the community. The aim of School Council is to assist with the governance of the school by helping the principal make decisions that are in the best interest of Castlemaine Primary School students and community. School Council meets two or three times each term. To raise an issue with School Council or to find out more, contact Sam Sharrock (President) by leaving a message at the office or via email at castlemaine.ps@education.vic.gov.au
Parents’ Club
Castlemaine Parents’ Club works collaboratively with the principal, school council, and the student council to provide support to the school and community. Some of the events and activities organised by the Parents’ Club include:
- Fresh Fruit Friday
- Wear it Purple Day
- Hot Chocolate Fundraisers
- Special Lunches
- Working Bees
- The school fete and concert
To find out more about Parents’ Club, contact Milly Flemming (President) by leaving your details at the office or via email at castlemaine.ps@education.vic.gov.au. New members are very welcome!